Cape Classics Begins Importing Wines from France, Partners with Loire Valley’s Domaine Vincent Carême and Clos du Gaimont
April 29, 2013
Changing of the Guard in SA Wine Industry
April 9, 2013
Indaba Wines awarded *Best Paper Label* in the 2012 BTI Packaging Competition
March 1, 2013
Wine Spectator - Buitenverwachting (Bayten): The South Africa Dairy
February 22, 2013
Wine Spectator - The South Africa Diary: Ken Forrester by James Molesworth
February 5, 2013
Wine Spectator - The South Africa Diary: Kanonkop by James Molesworth
January 28, 2013
Wine Spectator - The South Africa Diary: Raats by James Molesworth
January 25, 2013
Wine Spectator - The South Africa Diary: Glenelly by James Molesworth
January 24, 2013
Wine Spectator - The South Africa Diary: Bartinney by James Molesworth
January 18, 2013
Wine Spectator - The South Africa Diary: Thelema by James Molesworth
January 18, 2013
Food & Wine Recommends Indaba Sauvignon Blanc with Shrimp & Avocado Salad
January 14, 2013
The Wine Advocate Gives Big Scores to a Number of South Africa's Finest
January 9, 2013
Cape Classics Expands its Horizons to France
December 13, 2012
De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc 10' landed at #84 on Wine Enthusiast's "Top 100 Wines of 2012"
December 6, 2012
Kanonkop Cabernet makes Wine & Spirits magazine's list of the "100 Best Wines of the Year"
November 28, 2012
A Cohesive Package: Cape Classics Rebrands Indaba Wines
November 20, 2012
Cape Classics Brings Weltevrede to the U.S. Market: Bubbles that rises to the occasion
November 6, 2012
Vin de Constance 2007 Tops the South African Category with 97pts from Wine Advocate
October 4, 2012
Cape Classics is Keen on Making a Bigger Name for Chenin Blanc in the U.S.
September 10, 2012
Hailing from Hellish Heights and Women’s Hands: Cape Classics Brings Bartinney to the U.S.
July 1, 2012
Not to Be Outdone: Indaba Wines ensures quality always improves with comparative tastings
June 7, 2012
The Ageability Factor: Kanonkop Pinotage Sets a Precedent
May 11, 2012
Simply put, South African wine has it all. "Hidden Gems", Wine Spectator
April 16, 2012
Cape Classics Introduces Thelema Mountain Red to the US Market
April 1, 2012
Cape Classics Partners with Transatlantic Wine & Spirits in Florida
April 1, 2012
Cape Classics Wines Featured on US Culinary Tour with Celebrity Chef Reuben Riffel
March 23, 2012
Indaba Scholarship recipients drive to make a footprint in South Africa’s wine industry
March 8, 2012
Cape Classics Appoints Molly Choi Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing
February 20, 2012
Wine Spectator: A Sit-Down with Importer André Shearer
February 2, 2012
Three Cape Classics bottlings make Neal Martin's “Memorable Wines of 2011" list
January 12, 2012
Three Cape Classics bottlings make Neal Martin's “Memorable Wines of 2011" list
January 12, 2012
De Toren Fusion V 2008 takes #68 in Wine Enthusiast's "Top 100 of 2011"
December 5, 2011
Hans Astrom Appointed Managing Director of Klein Constantia
November 28, 2011
De Morgenzon Chenin 2009 #93 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2011
November 23, 2011
Discover the Other Side of Sweet: Introducing Jam Jar Moscato 2011
November 7, 2011
Raise a Glass of South African Wine at Legal Sea Foods
October 24, 2011
Robb Report Features "Unbeatable Bush-Vine Chenin Blancs" from South Africa
October 20, 2011
De Toren a Nominee for Wine Enthusiast's "New World Winery of the Year"
October 17, 2011
Indaba Receives Impact's 2011 "Hot Prospect Award"
October 10, 2011
Ken Forrester 2010 Reserve Chenin Blanc #65 in Wine Enthusiast’s “Top 100 Best Buys"
October 6, 2011
The Wine Advocate "Pour Without Prejudice: South Africa"
September 6, 2011
Recent Reviews: South Africa shines in The Wine Advocate with high scoring bottlings
September 6, 2011
Jeff Hill Joins Cape Classics as Southwest Regional Sales Manager
September 1, 2011
Cape Classics Impresses “Texas’ Best” with South Africa’s Staple Grape
August 23, 2011
Ray Isle declares DMZ Chardonnay 2010 a "World's Best Chardonnay Value" in Food & Wine
August 9, 2011
Cape Classics Hosts Dinner for François Pienaar, Legendary Rugby Hero
July 26, 2011
DMZ Syrah and Mulderbosch Faithful Hound are Wine Spectator "Value Reds"
July 5, 2011
DMZ, Raats and Ken Forrester make Wine Spectator's "Value Whites from South Africa" list
June 27, 2011
Road to 5 Million cases: Cape Classics brings together the biggest and brightest
June 8, 2011
Betting on South Africa: Bloomberg Markets magazine
June 8, 2011
Ken Forrester Chenin Blanc is a Wine Spectator "Perfect Match" with roasted fish
May 31, 2011
Wine Spectator: A Sit-Down with May-Eliane de Lencquesaing
May 24, 2011
Robert Bradshaw Receives Suffolk University’s First Annual Sustainability Award
May 2, 2011
"Quietly Climbing: Quality and Diversity are on the Rise" - Wine Spectator's 2011 South Africa Report
April 15, 2011
Klein Constantia, MR, Kanonkop, Mulderbosch and Thelema among Wine Spectator's "Top 30"
April 15, 2011
De Morgenzon & Glenelly named "Wineries to Watch" in Wine Spectator's Annual Report
April 15, 2011
Beyond Introduces a Cabernet Sauvignon to its Lineup
March 24, 2011
Ratings shine in Stephen Tanzer's "Focus on South Africa"
March 18, 2011
Wine Spectator features 90+ point Thelema, Ken Forrester and De Toren bottlings
February 10, 2011
2011 Indaba Scholarship Recipients Named
January 28, 2011
Wine Enthusiast: Q&A with May-Eliane de Lencquesaing, Glenelly Estate Owner
January 7, 2011
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz Flaunts a Fun & Flirty New Look Beginning with the 2010 Vintage
January 3, 2011
Indaba Wines To Board JetBlue Airways
December 20, 2010
De Toren Fusion V 2007 makes Wine Enthusiast's Top 100
December 3, 2010
Kanonkop Pinotage 2008 comes in at #100 of Wine Spectator's Top 100 in 2010
December 1, 2010
South Africa Impresses Dignitaries at Davos du Vin (World Wine Symposium)
November 8, 2010
Excelsior Chardonnay 09 and Kanonkop Kadette 08 made Wine Enthusiast's "Top 100 Best Buys 2010"
October 25, 2010
South Africa's De Morgenzon Winery Turnes to Tunes for Vine Health - Wine Enthusiast
October 7, 2010
Excelsior Cabernet and Indaba Chenin are Wine Enthusiast “Best Buys of the Month”
October 7, 2010
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance is a Sommelier Journal "Hot Pick"
October 5, 2010
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc is Ray Isle's #4 pick in Food & Wine feature
September 13, 2010
Wine Enthusiast: "Drink Like an Emperor" with Klein Constantia's Vin de Constance!
September 7, 2010
Fusion V and Kanu Chenin included in SA feature in October issue of Wine Enthusiast
September 3, 2010
Ken Forrester Vineyards Appoints Cape Classics As Sole USA Importer
August 30, 2010
Cape Classics to Represent Glenelly in the USA
August 17, 2010
Cape Classics to Represent Mvemve Raats MR de Compostella in the USA
August 9, 2010
Young’s Columbia handling WA and OR; Winebow appointed in IL and PA
August 9, 2010
Tanzer's WINOPHILIA hails Rustenberg John X Merriman "an exhilarating drinking experience."
July 7, 2010
Tanzer's WINOPHILIA praises SA's "wonderfully complex, world-class" sauvignons, adores "juicy, dense, flavorful" Beyond.
June 30, 2010
Rudi Schultz Syrah earns 6th consecutive 90+ rating from Wine Spectator!
June 15, 2010
Klein Constantia and Rustenberg among first-ever wineries featured in Google Maps Street View
June 11, 2010
Wine Spectator Reports on Kanonkop Vertical, Hails their Pinotage as a "Cellar Treasure."
May 26, 2010
Wine Spectator Issues 2010 South Africa Harvest Report
May 20, 2010
Food & Wine mag shares SA wine wisdom in June 2010 feature "South Africa: Why to Buy"
May 19, 2010
Excelsior Shiraz Named a June Wine Enthusiast
May 14, 2010
International Wine Review spotlights Thelema and their "benchmark" Cabernet
April 27, 2010
Jam Jar wins "Very Good, Strong Recommendation" at Ultimate Cocktail Challenge
April 26, 2010
WS hails Vin de Constance "South Africa's greatest dessert wine," awards 2005 94 pts!
April 12, 2010
Wine Spectator's annual South Africa feature highlights "quality, diversity and value."
March 26, 2010
Wine Spectator Online highlights South African whites
March 1, 2010
Thelema reds score big in latest Wine Spectator "Insider"
February 20, 2010
Jam Jar featured on this morning's Today show
February 10, 2010
Wine Spectator touts De Morgenzon's "appealing, value-priced" DMZ Syrah.
January 28, 2010
Cape Classics Appoints Regional Sales Manager for NY Metropolitan Area
January 28, 2010
South African Jam Jar hits US sweet spot
January 26, 2010
Wall Street Journal "Particularly Impressed" with SA Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux Blends
January 22, 2010
Latest Wine Enthusiast Ratings and Reviews are Unveiled
January 21, 2010
Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, MW, Hails Excelsior a "great find for Cab lovers."
January 15, 2010
In their interview with Master of Wine Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan, the "Drinking Diaries" blog posed the question:
"What’s the best ‘cheap’ wine you’ve had?" Simonetti-Bryan named
Excelsior Cabernet among her favorites, calling it a
"great find for Cab lovers." Click the link to read the full interview.
Cape Classics Named a Food & Wine "Reliable Importer" for the 11th Consecutive Year
January 12, 2010
Food & Wine magazine recently unveiled the 2010 edition of their annual Wine Guide. This year's guide recommends close to a dozen Cape Classics wines, including Mulderbosch Chenin Blanc, which is also featured among the recommended "Pairings by Varietal." Cape Classics is included as a "Reliable Importer," offering "excellent wines that are among the best of their type." Click to read highlights from the Food & Wine Wine Guide 2010.
Indaba Names 2010 Scholarship Recipient
January 11, 2010
Wine Enthusiast gets excited about the "top class" red blends of Stellenbosch.
December 1, 2009
Wall Street Journal recommends Brampton & Indaba Shiraz for holiday gift-giving
November 7, 2009
Klein Constantia's Adam Mason took the US by storm in an October visit
November 6, 2009
Raats Cabernet Franc goes head to head with Cheval Blanc in London
November 5, 2009
Kanonkop Kadette is one of Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Best Buys of 09!
November 2, 2009
Cape Classics Named Uno's Wine Supplier of the Year
October 28, 2009
Klein Constantia showcased in Robb Report's "Cape Crusader" feature
October 26, 2009
Wine Spectator Sits Down with Adam Mason of Klein Constantia
October 20, 2009
Cape Classics announces the debut of Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
October 15, 2009
De Morgenzon releases DMZ value label
October 14, 2009
Wine Spectator sits down with De Toren proprietor Emil den Dulk
October 1, 2009
Wine Enthusiast recommends Vin de Constance as a collectible for the cellar
September 17, 2009
Mulderbosch, Kanu, Indaba & Excelsior named Wine Spectator Top Values under $20!
September 14, 2009
Parker's Wine Advocate once again hails Indaba for its "truly mind-boggling values!"
September 2, 2009
Five Cape Classics wines named Wine Enthusiast Best Buys in September issue
August 10, 2009
Food & Wine mag loves Indaba SB for summer sipping
June 8, 2009
Wine Spectator Issues 2009 South Africa Harvest Report
June 3, 2009
Boston Globe recommends Raats Original Chenin Blanc for its versatility
June 3, 2009
Wine Enthusiast names Indaba Chardonnay a June "Top 10 Under $10" pick.
May 19, 2009
Gary Vaynerchuk is "very seduced" by Kanonkop Pinotage on Wine Library TV!
May 15, 2009
Go to our video gallery to view the clip.
Wine Spectator Sits Down with Bruwer Raats of Raats Family Wines
May 6, 2009
Cape Classics' First Portfolio Show of 2009 Hits a Home Run at Fenway Park
May 5, 2009
Raats Original Chenin Blanc Featured in Wine Spectator online video. Go to our News & Events page to view the clip.
April 15, 2009
Wine Spectator Applauds Top SA Values
April 15, 2009
"No better source for good, inexpensive chenin blanc than South Africa," declares MSNBC.
March 18, 2009
Wine Spectator Insider features outstanding reds from Rudi Schultz, The Foundry & De Toren
March 4, 2009
This week's edition of Wine Spectator Insider, the publication's newsletter which highlights the editors' "most exciting new wines," included "outstanding" selections from Rudi Schultz, The Foundry and De Toren. Click the link to read the full reviews.
Klein Constantia Vin de Constance 2004 earns stellar 94 point Wine Spectator rating!
February 18, 2009
Click here to check out the ratings highlights from Wine Spectator's March 31, 2009 issue.
Wine Spectator hails Buitenverwachting for Values
February 17, 2009
Wine Spectator declares "S. Africa is teeming with values" that offer "lots of diversity."
February 9, 2009
South Africa celebrates 350 years of wine production!
February 2, 2009
NYC's Terroir toasts 350 years of South African wine on February 2!
January 30, 2009
Legendary NYC sommelier and "terroir-ist" Paul Grieco offers free Mulderbosch and Kanu Chenins at his hip East Village wine bar. Click here for more details!
Cape Classics named a Food & Wine "reliable importer" for 10th consecutive year!
January 27, 2009
Food & Wine magazine recently unveiled the 2009 edition of their annual Wine Guide. This year's guide recommends close to a dozen Cape Classics wines, including Kanonkop Kadette, which is also featured in the "Bargain Wine Finder" section. Cape Classics is included as a "Reliable Importer," offering "excellent wines that are among the best of their type." Click to read highlights from the Food & Wine Wine Guide 2009.
Wine Spectator hails Thelema as a "good place to start exploring South African wine."
January 21, 2009
WS Insider features "outstanding" wines from Thelema, Kanonkop and Mulderbosch
January 7, 2009
This week's edition of Wine Spectator Insider, the publication's newsletter which highlights the editors' "most exciting new wines," included "outstanding" selections from Thelema, Kanonkop and Mulderbosch. Click the link to read the full reviews.
Indaba Chenin Blanc Top Today Show New Year's Pick
December 30, 2008
Beyond SB #28 in Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Best Buys
December 16, 2008
Kanonkop Winemaker Joins Prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild
December 10, 2008
Kanonkop Winemaker Named World’s Best
November 18, 2008
Wall Street Journal names Raats Original & Mulderbosch Rose favorite 2008 new releases
November 15, 2008
Platter’s South African Wine Guide Announces 2009 Edition’s Five Star Wines
November 14, 2008
Indaba Sauvignon Blanc Featured in November Issue of Food & Wine
November 1, 2008
Cape Classics and visiting producers host series of October winemaker events
October 31, 2008
Thelema named one of Wine & Spirits' Top 100 Wineries of the Year 2008
October 23, 2008
Celebrated NYC wine whiz Paul Grieco waxes poetic about South Africa's Cabernet-based gems.
October 21, 2008
Events calendar set for Cape Classics Fall winemaker tour
October 1, 2008
Click for a calendar of events and find out where you can meet, greet, swirl, and sip with some of South Africa's hottest winemakers!
Cape Classics wines featured in Wine Advocate's "Greatest Wine Values" Issue
September 3, 2008
Rustenberg and Kanonkop Win Big at Decanter World Wine Awards
September 2, 2008
Cape Classics to Headline 9/13 Benefit at SA Embassy
August 25, 2008
BEYOND Sauvignon Blanc Featured as Boston Globe Fave!
July 30, 2008
Cape Classics Announces Three New Appointments to Sales Team
July 24, 2008
Cape Classics is pleased to announce several new appointments to our sales team. Click here for full details!
South Africa Shines in Travel + Leisure's Annual "World's Best" Awards
July 14, 2008
Cape Classics awards 2008 Indaba Scholarships to two Stellenbosch University students
July 1, 2008
Cape Classics wines touted as Fine Living Favorite Things
June 18, 2008
The Fine Living website featured 9 Cape Classics wines in a "10 South African Wines under $20" spotlight on the network's Favorite Things. Click here to see which wines made the grade and to read the full reviews.
Rustenberg and Thelema take top winery honors in Wine mag's annual reader poll
May 20, 2008
Wall Street Journal touts SA Sauvignon Blanc as go-to summer wine
May 2, 2008
Meet and taste with Chenin master Bruwer Raats during his US visit, May 5-13!
April 29, 2008
Raats Family Wines has received great critical acclaim for their outstanding Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc bottlings. Cape Classics is thrilled to welcome winemaker extraordinaire Bruwer Raats to the US. Bruwer has already completed the first leg of his journey in NYC and will be touching down in Texas later this week. Please click here for more information on upcoming events in Houston and Austin. We hope you can join us to meet Bruwer and taste his top-notch wines.
Wall Street Journal Praises South African Whites for Quality and Value
April 25, 2008
Wine Spectator recommends South African whites for summer sipping
April 25, 2008
Surprise Victory at the Masters for South Africa's Trevor Immelman
April 14, 2008
Against all odds, South African Trevor Immelman captured golf's prestigious Masters Tournament and the coveted green jacket at Augusta National yesterday. His shocking victory came a mere 4 months after the 28-year-old was sidelined by surgery to remove a tumor from his diaphragm. Immelman's game was inspired by his childhood hero (and three time Masters champion), the legendary Gary Player, who was the last South African to earn the Masters title in 1978.
Crack open a bottle of your favorite Cape Classics wine and celebrate Trevor's amazing win!
Wine Spectator's annual South Africa tasting report
April 11, 2008
The April 30, 2008 issue of Wine Spectator contains the magazine's annual comprehensive tasting report on South Africa. Click here for a recap of James Molesworth's feature article, "A Pair of Aces: Syrah and Chenin Blanc Lead South Africa's Strong Hand," as well as ratings highlights from the issue.
Rare 1791 Constantia Wine on Auction Block
April 7, 2008
George Miliotes, MS, visits the Cape to blend Indaba Chardonnay
March 19, 2008
Cape Classics was thrilled to once again host Master Sommelier George Miliotes in the Cape Winelands in March. During his annual visit to blend the Indaba Chardonnay, Miliotes sat down with journalist Kim Maxwell to discuss his passion for South African wine and his award-winning wine program at Darden Restaurants' Seasons 52.
Cape Classics unveils new packaging for Indaba range
February 1, 2008
Cape Classics' Indaba brand has gotten a makeover with the 2007 vintage! Click here for full details on Indaba's splashy new packaging, now appearing in restaurants and on retail shelves.
Food & Wine's WINE GUIDE 2008 recommends Cape Classics wines
January 1, 2008
In their recently released 2008 Wine Guide, Food & Wine magazine has named Cape Classics a "reliable importer" for the 9th consecutive year. The latest edition of the annual guide also includes a dozen recommended wines from the Cape Classics portfolio. Click here for the tasting highlights from the guide's South Africa section.